The Philosophy of William James

James is serious, but he's not crazy.

Sometimes it's ok to choose the theory that makes the most practical sense. (More from "The Sentiment of Rationality.")

You can get a clear mind by thinking and living--not just by thinking and more thinking. More from "The Sentiment of Rationality."

More William James! Woo hoo!

What are the requirements for rational thought? Intro to an essay by William James!

Argument for religion and against suicide by a great philosopher.

Spoiler alert: YES! This is an intro to the essay "Is Life Worth Living?" in James' book The Will To Believe and Other Essays. That's a pretty bad thumbnail. I'm not sure how to fix it!

The case for religion as an alternative to suicide. More from "Is Life Worth Living?" by William James!

The arguments for the rationality of faith even without convincing evidence--from William James' "The Will To Believe."

Why do smart people believe what they believe? Sometimes it has less to do with evidence and more to do with prestige.

Reasons a great philosopher thinks faith is rational. More from "The Will to Believe" (the essay) in a long series on The Will To Believe and Other Essays (the book).

A great mind's practical defense of religious belief even in the absence of convincing evidence.

Meet a great American philosopher, William James. This video is the first of a series on The Will to Believe and Oher Essays in Popular Philosophy

A clash of great minds--who will triumph?